Friday, 17 May 2013

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

I've previously spoken (at length) about my very dry skin and am always on the hunt for the ultimate skin saviour product. One thing I have been missing in my skincare regime has been a good night time serum. In the past I've tried Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair and the Clarins Blue Orchid oil (review HERE) and although I liked them both, being the little beauty addict that I am I felt naturally inclined towards trying something new. Step forward Kiehls, one of my new favourite brands.

I'd heard a lot of good things about their Midnight Recovery Concentrate and after almost two months of use I can agree with a lot of that praise. Described as "a replenishing elixir of pure essential oils and distilled botanicals to visibly restore the appearance of skin by morning", the glass bottle contains 30mls complete with a fancy dropper in the lid that makes me feel like an old-timey apothecary every time I use it. Bonus.

Also great is the fact that it contains 99.8% natural ingredients, is paraben-free and feels quite light on the skin, in spite of it being an oil based formula. Suggested use is only two small drops each night- so you'll basically have the bottle forever, although I usually apply 3-4 drops (so I don't neglect my neck) after cleansing and toning and then apply moisturiser.

I'm not sure that I've ever woken up after using it and exclaimed at how fresh-faced I look, but then again I usually look like this in the morning:

Having said that, my skin always feels lovely and soft after using it and there has been an improvement since I started it, although I can't say for certain whether this or one of my other lotions and potions are responsible for that.

The scent is lovely and soothing- there's a fair old whack of lavender in there to aid restful sleep but still manages to be quite delicate on the skin, which is always nice.

On the negative side, it is slightly pricey but as I said, you will have it forever and a day so probably worth it, cost per use wise.

Anyone else tried any Kiehls products or any recommendations for me? I'm thinking their Acai Serum looks rather lovely too...

You apply it to your whole face, except for the under eye area. you're supposed to pat it in and let it absorb. The advanced night repair is more of a serum whereas this is more of an oil so ANR can be lashed on with a bit less care! :) I really like ANR though, when I eventually finish the kiehls I'll probably go back to that to be honest.

I've only tried one Kiehl's product, their #1 lip balm - I like it, it does the job, but I don't think I'll repurchase it. Surprisingly, I've found it amazing for a sore nose during a headcold, works better for that than it does on lips! I wouldn't know what to do with half those products that have droppers, am a disaster x

That sounds lovely and soothing! Always on the hunt for a good lip balm. I'm usually the same with droppers but this one is quite handy- they're normally a bit messy but it's much neater with this cause it has a little Button on the top that you press down.. although it did take me about ten minutes to figure out how to work it at first..doh!Xx